-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation- A house explosion was reported in Essex last year. The fire was reported on Saturday around 11 p.m. The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation reported the fire in in the 40-block of Glenmoor Road. However; Baltimore County Fire Department reported the location near the intersection near Crafton … Read more
The Bowleys Quarters Community Clean Up will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Maryland Waterways and the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department will meet at Bowleys Quarters & Carroll Island road. Gloves, bags, vests, etc will be provided. Choose an area in Bowleys Quarters needing litter pick up. All help … Read more
Sandalwood Elementary School principal Melissa Lingenfelder was named Baltimore County Public School principal of the year. She has been at the Essex elementary school for the past seven years and has worked for BCPS for 22 years. Lingenfelder was recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala on Thursday, April 18, at George Washington … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire in the seasonal section of Target on Campbell Boulevard on Thursday, April 18 at 4:37 p.m It was reported that the fire was intentionally set. Fire was extinguished prior to arrival with multiple fire extinguishers. Units used fans to remove smoke and dry chemical agent from … Read more
-The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the Sixth District as he shares his thoughts on the 2024 Legislative Session- The 2024 Legislative Session ended on April 8th. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. I must admit that it was one … Read more
–photos courtesy of Essex VFC- The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a Rosedale apartment fire at Eagles Walk Apartments on Glendower Court on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Crews found three-tory apartment building with fire showing. Firefighters rescued a dog from the building and crews took care of until the puppy was safely reunited with its … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported police activity near Honeygo Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Officers were in the area investigating a reported stolen vehicle. The suspect, who fled on foot, is now in police custody and there is no threat to the community.
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews are operating on a two-alarm apartment fire on Glendower Court in Rosedale. The fire was reported on Tuesday, April 16 around 8:33 p.m. There was no further information at this time.
Councilman David Marks announced improvements will be made next month to better facilitate access by walkers to Gunpowder Elementary School in Perry Hall. “The project involves improvements to pathways that connect Gunpowder Elementary School, including repairs to the existing sidewalk at Lovebird Court,” Marks explained. “This should not only help students who walk to the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Eastern Tech Boosters– According to the Perry Hall High School Athletics Page, Eastern Tech softball picked up a big home win over Perry Hall 7 to 4 on Monday. Perry Hall started with a 2 to 0 lead when Gator Jenna Neff doubled in two runs in the third inning. Eastern Tech … Read more
The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced a proposal to reduce the number of catholic parishes in the Baltimore area from 61 to 26. The reduction and merger includes communities in Dundalk, Essex, Overlea and Rosedale. Here is the proposal in Eastern Baltimore County. Dundalk/Edgemere Our Lady of Hope, 7945 North Boundary Road; Sacred Heart of Mary, … Read more
This event has been cancelled. Delegate Carl Jackson announces the 1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride in Parkville. The free event will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Parkville High School. This an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first responders and to participate in family … Read more
-photo courtesy of HPCA- Harford Park Community Association (HPCA) in Parkville and Holland Hills in Rosedale both held a cleanup on Saturday. Neighbors and volunteers from the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy collected around 47 bags of trash from the Herring Run and Harford Park this morning — 47 bags. The crew also cleaned out a discarded … Read more
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Softball- According to the Perry Hall High School Athletics page, Perry Hall softball defeated Sparrows Point 6-5 on Wednesday. The Pointers scored two in the first inning to go up 2 to 0. The Gators answered with a single by Madison Carl and then Addison Dunlap bunted her … Read more
-photo courtesy of Charles Delano, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command salvors use the crane barge Chesapeake 1000 to move a large piece of supporting steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Sunday, April 14 in Dundalk. The Chesapeake … Read more
The Maryland Transporation Authority reports a new closure on the Beltway in Sparrows Point this week. The Inner Loop I-695 southeast corridor closure point in effect by Monday morning. Inner Loop closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be last exit for drivers. This was planned construction before the Key … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported units responded to Pulaski Highway and Allender Road in White Marsh for a two vehicle crash. A child was reportedly ejected from one of the vehicles and sustained serious injuries. The accident was reported on Saturday, April 13 around 6:45 p.m.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association- Baltimore County Fire Department reported two alarm apartment fire in Bowleys Quarters. The fire was reported on Starwood Court on Saturday around 6 p.m. There was report of heavy fire in roof. It was reported two firefighters were injured, One injury was minor and another one waa … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Harford County. The deceased are identified as Matthew Rockstroh, 36, of Dundalk and Bryan Frei, 44, of Jarrettsville. Rockstroh was the operator of a Chevrolet Equinox involved in the crash. Frei was the operator of a Toyota Tacoma involved in the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex VFC– The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a tree was down on the wires in the 900 block of Henrietta Avenue off Holly Neck Road in Essex. A small portion of Henrietta Avenue is closed for the safety of passerby’s. It was reported BGE arrived on the scene on Friday around … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to 10301 Philadelphia Road for a worker that reportedly fell approximately 30 feet while descending a ladder. This incident was reported on Friday around 8:35 a.m. The area is directly behind the White Marsh Volunteer Fire station where warehouses are being constructed. There was no further information.